Table 2 Demographic characteristics of the relatives/caregivers (N = 24)
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N (%) | |
|---|---|
Sex (female) | 14 (58.3) |
Age (> 50 years) | 14 (58.3) |
Marital status (n = 24) | |
Married or unmarried partner | 22 (91.6) |
Divorced | 1 (4.5) |
Single | 1 (4.5) |
With children | 19 (79.2) |
Education level (n = 22) | |
Primary or secondary school level | 13 (59.1) |
Job training | 6 (27.3) |
Bachelor's degree or higher | 3 (13.6) |
Working situation (n = 21) | |
Active | 10 (47.6) |
Retired | 7 (33.3) |
Unemployed | 3 (14.3) |
Student | 1 (4.8) |
Caregiver's illness (n = 22) | |
Yes | 5 (22.7) |
No | 17 (77.3) |